Xiao Ran turned to Graham, a little surprised. "The Federation contacted you and asked you to report back? That's pretty strange."
Graham spread his hands and chuckled. "And they want me to report on what happened before. It seems the Federation is quite interested in our 'disappearance' this time. Maybe they know something we don't."
Xiao Ran nodded and looked at Cruze. "What do you think?"
Cruze stroked his chin, the corners of his mouth curling beneath his mask. "In any case, all of us staying here won't help. We might as well split up and use our identities to infiltrate different places. I've realized that I either exist or once existed in this world, while Graham probably already existed here to begin with. Our arrival merely replaced the originals. Since that's the case, we might as well make good use of these identities. Something interesting might come of it."
Xiao Ran nodded. Of course, he understood what Cruze meant by existing or having once existed. This was the Mecha Wars World, after all. It would have been stranger if people like them, protagonists or bosses, did not exist in a world that already had a plot.
After thinking it over, Xiao Ran said, "Then that's settled. Graham will head to the Federation. As for the mecha... don't take it with you. Nalo will go with Graham. You can look after each other if anything happens. Contact us immediately if there's any news, and we'll head over to support you right away."
Graham nodded and smiled at Nalo. Their relationship appeared calm and understated. To be honest, Graham was a highly passionate man—though his passion for battle could be downright frightening. Nalo, meanwhile, was a strong yet gentle woman. The two of them made a rather harmonious pair.
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